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Strong's G5076 τετράρχης (tetrarches)

Tetrarches means “tetrarch” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5076 — nadud (“tossing to and fro”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5076
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G5076 Quick Answer

Strong's G5076 τετράρχης (tetrarches) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tetrarches (tet-rar'-khace) n. 1. the ruler of a fourth part of a country ("tetrarch") [from G5064 and G757] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include tetrarch. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
tetrarches (tet-rar'-khace) n. 1. the ruler of a fourth part of a country ("tetrarch") [from G5064 and G757]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
tetrarch

Meaning and Definition

tetrarches (tet-rar'-khace) n. 1. the ruler of a fourth part of a country ("tetrarch") [from G5064 and G757] KJV: tetrarch Root(s): G5064, G757

Original Word
τετράρχης
Transliteration
tetrarches
Derivation
Root: ἄρχω R1: 5064 R2: 757
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5076. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

tetrarch

Usage: τετραάρχης (Rec. τετράρχης, see supr.), -ου, ὁ (τετρα- in corp. = τέτορα, Doric for τέσσαρα, + ἄρχω), a tetrarch, i.e. __(a) prop., the governor of a fourth part of a region (Strab.); __(b) any petty ruler (Plut.); in NT, of Herod Antipas: Mat.14:1, Luk.3:19 9:7, Act.13:1.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5076 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tetrarches, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

tetrarch Matthew 14:1

How Strong's G5076 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5076 (τετράρχης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5076 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5076 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 14:1 KJV

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Luke 3:19 KJV

But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

Luke 9:7 KJV

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

Strong's G5076 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And the sons of Cush, Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah, Sheba, and Dedan.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5076.

Genesis 10:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the sons of Cush, Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah, Sheba, and Dedan.
Matthew 14:1 New Testament, KJV
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
Luke 3:19 New Testament, KJV
But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,
Luke 9:7 New Testament, KJV
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;
Acts 13:1 New Testament, KJV
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5076, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5076 FAQ

What does tetrarches (τετράρχης) mean?

Tetrarches (Strong's G5076) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tetrarch". tetrarches (tet-rar'-khace) n. 1. the ruler of a fourth part of a country ("tetrarch") [from G5064 and G757]

How many times is tetrarches (τετράρχης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5076 across 4 books.

Where can I study tetrarches (τετράρχης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5076 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate tetrarches (τετράρχης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tetrarch. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5076 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5076, with linked reader references where each row is available.